Tech Designer I

About the Position

In this role you will be responsible for creating and maintaining technical sketches of assigned apparel and accessory products by collaborating closely with cross-functional partners. You will work closely with design and product development to ensure design integrity; quality & accuracy are met/maintained and that products are developed within established timelines.

You will also be responsible for entering color data into our Bill of Materials for global Salesman Samples as well as for Production. In addition, this role is responsible for creating seasonal color cadbooks for cross-functional partners including merchandising, catalog/marketing teams, content hub & the photo studio. In this role, you will have the opportunity to interact with cross functional partners involved in apparel, surface and graphics design, product merchandising, materials research, manufacturing & marketing.

How You'll Make a Difference

• Responsible for creating, maintaining, and providing accurate apparel and accessory technical illustrations and construction details with limited complexity throughout the development season.
• Responsible for creating original CAD artwork, consisting of color blocking, graphic placement, print, pattern & texture fills, that is production ready for catalog as well as for visual presentations. This includes building seasonal cad books for internal customers including Merchandising, Design & Catalog.
• Responsible for entering pertinent color information into the Bill of Materials in PDM, including fabric and trim color information. Work performed will have substantial impact to the global sales sample & product assortment. Information entered is critical and must be accurate as well as follow brand standards.

You Are

• Proactive & resourceful in your work style and able to anticipate potential problems and work with manager on possible solutions.
• Able to work under pressure, meet strict timelines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Extremely detail-oriented and have a strong ability to troubleshoot and solve problems of minimal complexity.

You Have

• Bachelor's degree, applicable certification, or equivalent experience with course work in apparel design, textile, manufacturing, graphics or related experience.
• One to Three years' work experience in apparel design/development, or related field OR equivalent work experience in the apparel industry. Experience with outdoor industry and apparel category preferred.
• Basic knowledge of general design process from concept to pre-production & garment construction methods as well as proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, with a focus on Illustrator.

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• This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.

At Columbia Sportswear Company, we're proud to offer regular full-time employees a benefits package that includes a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding. Our benefit programs contribute to overall employee well-being by aligning those programs with the fundamental elements of well-being: physical, social/emotional, financial, career and community.

Benefits that can protect your family's financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Columbia offers medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services).

• In addition, Columbia offers EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services. We have extensive wellness benefits, employee discounts and a generous time off program available.
• If you need an accommodation/adjustment to successfully complete and submit your application, please reach out to with the Subject: Applicant Assistance Requested.